Senior Graphic Production Artist

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist will be responsible for the production and post-production of animations using internal processes and industry-standard methods. This role involves close collaboration with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers, and other teams, ensuring deadlines are met while adhering to client quality standards. The artist will create organized files for production, identify automation opportunities, and train new team members. They must have expertise in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Nuke, understanding the interactive space, and possess project management skills.

Must have:

7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
After Effects compositing and animation experience
Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and web publishing

Good to have:

Scripting and expressions with Adobe After Effects
Nuke and Maya to After Effects workflow experience
Batch production, Javascript, and Mac scripting experience
Experience with render farm setup and usage

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Job Details

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist do at Hogarth?
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist with expertise in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Nuke. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the interactive space, and its production requirements, as well as project management skills, organizational and leadership skills, and an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry standard methods and tools
Work closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers and Design, Video and Software teams
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure production deadlines are met with accurate file handoffs for localization
Creates streamlined, organized files with anticipation of the production pipeline, potential technological constraints, and a tight localization schedule.
Review final deliverables with an exacting eye ensuring all work meets client quality standards for video and animation deliverables •Provide production solutions through testing, research and prototyping
Coordinate training of newer team members with help from Team Leads and Production Manager
Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process, design, file format, and technical improvements
7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
After Effects compositing and animation experience, with scripting and expressions a plus
Nuke, and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience a plus
Solid understanding of basic 3D principles & pipeline •Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution,and file export options
Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector based animations
Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac based scripting experience a plus
Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus
Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing workplace
Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
Establishes rapport and collaborates easily
Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
Problem solver with experience troubleshooting technical challenges
Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude

This is a contract role.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.

Pay Range:

$60/hr - $76/hr

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Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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